Tubas

The tuba is the lowest pitched brass instrument with a range between 1 1/2 and 2 octaves below that of a trumpet. The tuba comes in many shapes and sizes, commonly pitched in Eb and Bb in the UK, though there are many tubas pitched in C and F. The tuba comes with either 3 valves, like a trumpet, or 4 valves with a compensating system, which transposes the instrument down a 4th.

At Gear4music, we have many brands of tuba available, ranging from Gear4music, Coppergate and Elkhart student models through to Odyssey, Besson and Yamaha tubas. The playLITE range of tubas by Gear4music is made from lightweight ABS plastic, drastically reducing the weight of this traditionally heavy instrument. Similarly, smaller tuba students should check out the Elkhart Mini Tuba, which features a closer wrap for smaller hands and bodies.